Flat tire: better repair than new?

A damaged tire does not always require the purchase of a new one or its replacement. A DEKRA expert recommends repairing such a tire Disc frana TRW pret.

Flat tire: better repair than new?

A flat tire is one of the things that a person definitely does not want to happen to him - it costs nerves, time and money.

However, tire damage does not always require replacing it with a new one. This is what DEKRA, the authoritative expert organization for verification, inspection and certification, says. Repairing the tire turns out to be a more profitable and resource-saving solution.

"In principle, the tire can be repaired," explains Christian Koch, tire expert at DEKRA. Minor damage should not necessarily lead to a tire change. Correct repair guarantees you a long use of the tire. Naturally, it all depends on "how much damage the tire is and what its condition is."

Never drive with a flat tire

A flat tire should never be ridden in a completely flat condition. To determine if the tire can be repaired, it must be removed from the rim and inspected by an expert to determine if the sidewall is intact.

DEKRA's expert recommends that lay people should not try to repair the damaged tire - in addition to knowledge nowadays, technical equipment is also needed to repair tires.

Sealant spray interferes with repair

"If you fill the tire with sealant spray to plug the hole from the inside, you can't repair the tire afterwards, you have to replace it with a new one," explains Christian Koch.

You should not continue driving with a flat tire, even for short distances.

CONCLUSION

The best solution for a flat tire is – if the car has one – to replace it with the spare or emergency one. In this way, you will preserve the possibility of repairing the defective tire.

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A flat tire is one of the things that a person definitely does not want to happen to him - it costs nerves, time and money

However, tire damage does not always require replacing it with a new one